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International tourism organizations
ANTOR
ANTOR (Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives) is the principal lobbying organisation for the world's tourist offices. Its UK membership comprises of national and regional tourist offices which are represented in Britain. ANTOR celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2012.
The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS)
The Association for Tourism and Leisure Education (ATLAS) was established in 1991 to develop transnational educational initiatives in tourism and leisure. ATLAS provides a forum to promote staff and student exchange, transnational research and to facilitate curriculum and professional development. ATLAS currently has members in about 70 countries.
European Travel Commission (ETC)
The European Travel Commission (ETC) is the non-profit organisation responsible for the promotion of Europe as a tourist destination in third markets. Our 33 member National Tourism Organisations work together to build the value of tourism to all the beautiful and diverse countries of Europe through, in particular, cooperating in areas of sharing best practices, market intelligence and promotion.
The International Ecotourism Society
TIES is a non-profit association committed to promoting responsible tourism practices that benefit conservation and communities. Our global network spans over 135 countries, with members who are leading the vital efforts to make travel and tourism more sustainable.
Turismforskningsinstitutet ETOUR
The European Tourism Research Institute (ETOUR) at Mid Sweden University develops and communicates scientific knowledge about tourism and travel. ETOUR works closely with entrepreneurs and industry, NGOs, and governmental entities. The Institue is Sweden's leading tourism research institute and offer the first PhD program in Tourism Studies.
World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the forum for business leaders in the Travel & Tourism industry. With Chief Executives of some one hundred of the world's leading Travel & Tourism companies as its Members, WTTC has a unique mandate and overview on all matters related to Travel & Tourism. WTTC works to raise awareness of Travel & Tourism as one of the world's largest industries, supporting 277 million jobs and generating 9.8 per cent of world GDP.
Useful links in tourism from a finnish view
Suomen luontoyrittäjyysverkosto ry
Palvelustamme löydät luonnontuotealaan, luontomatkailuun ja muuhun luontoyrittäjyyteen liittyvää tietoa sekä alan yhteystietoja ja ajankohtaisia tapahtumia. Esillä ovat myös luontoalan yritykset, tuotteet ja palvelut. Sivun linkkejä seuraamalla löydät lisätietoa.